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JUNGLE TALK FEBRUARY 2008

February 2008

JUNGLE TALKJUNGLE TALK

District A-16 Region 18 Zone 18 West

Volume 07-08 Issue No.4

Markham Lions Club: PRESIDENT: Lion Grace Medland #414—2 Raymerville Markham ON L3P 7N7 (905) 294-1295 SECRETARY: Lion Mandy Galloway 66 Wootten Way North Markham ON L3P 2Y7 (905) 294-4256 TREASURER: Lion Ken Tranter 31 Donna Lee Trail Stouffville ON L4A 1K3 905 642-6159 BULLETIN EDITOR: Lion Dave Galloway 66 Wootten Way North Markham ON L3P 2Y7 (905) 294 4256 District Officers: DISTRICT GOVERNOR Lion Dick Peel 101 Ramona Blvd. Markham ON L3P 2K6 (905) 294-9005 VICE-DISTRICT GOVERNOR: Lion Mike Springford 1645 Hwy #9, RR #2. Newmarket ON L3Y 4V9 905 895-3039 REGION CHAIRMAN: Lion Carl Vanseader 19 Galsworthy Dr. Markham ON L3P 1S7 (905) 201-9269 ZONE CHAIRMAN: Lion David Hitchen 75 Fred Varley Drive Unionville ON L3R 1S6 647 208-8412

Good news fellow Lions! It is only one month until spring. I for one cannot wait to see the green grass and spring buds.

Well the big news this month was being able to present three Melvin Jones Fellow-ships. The first was to Lion Grant Malcolm which was presented to him at his home. Tom brought coffee and muf-fins and about 20 of us had nice visit with Grant. He was very surprised and pleased. On Feb 7th, we surprised Lions Jim Thomson and Ken Harris with their M J Fellowships. I think that they were surprised also and cer-tainly pleased. All three gentlemen are very deserving of our highest award. It was fun get-ting Fran and Dorothy there without their hus-bands knowing why.

At the Jan 17th meeting we had the pleasure of welcoming two new Lions. Lion Jim Doak and Lion Mark Carrington are our newest mem-bers. I am sure that they will both be valuable assets to our club. Once again! Welcome Lion Jim and Karen and Lion Mark and Jessica. En-joy!

It has been a busy but very interesting month. The Pep Rally in Newmarket was well attended and extremely informative. There were Lions with many years of service, one with one week and several people who were interested in joining. The following evening we held our New Members session. Lion Ken Harris chaired the meeting. Lions Tom Goldring, Ken Tranter and Fred Sheehy gave wonderful pres-entations. Tom on the history of Markham Li-ons Club, Ken on the financial end and Fred on SightFirst as well as the structure of the Dis-trict.

On Feb. 7th we held our membership meeting. There were three tremendous speakers, Dep-

uty Mayor Jack Heath, Town Historian Lorne Smith and Zone Chair David Hitchen. The meeting was well attended with a dozen guests. I am sure that our speakers motivated some of them to join

When Lorne was speaking about old Markham, it re-minded me of something that happened many years ago. I

lived in the busy community of Quantztown (only busy because we were such a big family). The rural mailman, Fred Williamson was per-sonally acquainted with all of the people on his route. He also knew that my sister lived in Peterborough, so when an unstamped letter postmarked Peterborough and addressed to “Gramma and Grampa, Markham” arrived at Markham post office, he knew just where it was to go.

Vision screening is well underway. By the time you read this, Jack Dawson and his crew will have completed screening JKs in E T Crowle & Franklin schools. The kids are so cute, some very shy, others wise beyond their years. One 4 ½ year old boy asked Steve; “Sir, just what is the purpose of this testing?” Five more schools are ready to go and there will possibly be more. If anyone has a morning to spare, be sure to sign up. It is extremely important that we screen as many young children as possible, before they run into problems because they don’t know that they have eye trouble.

Last Saturday, a number of us attended the Stouffville Lions 70th Charter Night. It was quite enjoyable and good to see so many old

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PRESIDENT’S THOUGHTS


1 President’s Message

2 Bits and Bytes

3 Photos One

4 Camp Dorest

5 January 10th Director’s Meeting

6 Stouffville 70th

7 The Lighter Side

8 LFC/LCIF/LI News

9 LFC/LCIF/LI News (cont’d)

10 Photos Two

11 Minutes (Cont’d)/ Pres (Cont’d)

12 Calendar of Events/Editorial

IN THIS ISSUE

Every Lion (from a club in good standing) can enter a photograph of his or her immediate surroundings into the club-level Lions Environmental Photo Contest.

The purpose of the photo contest is to showcase the beauty of nature. In 1972, Lions Clubs International made a commitment to protecting the en-vironment.

Lions can enter photographs of their environment (without people) in one of the following five categories:

* animal life * plant life * urban or natural landscape * weather phenomenon * a special annual theme

Winning club-level photographs will advance to the district, multiple dis-trict, and international competitions. Registered attendees of the Lions in-ternational convention will vote for the six (includes Best of Show) inter-national photo contest winners.

Markham is the largest of nine municipalities in York Region with a popula-tion of 287,000.

It is the 16th largest municipality in Canada and the 7th largest in Ontario.

Its land area covers 211.53 square kilometres, and its geographic location is 43° 53' N, 79° 15' W.

Markham's southern boundary is Steeles Avenue. Its westernmost bound-ary follows Yonge Street north to Highway 7. Highway 7 forms its north-ern boundary east to Highway 404. Highway 404 now forms its western boundary north to a line drawn between 19th Avenue and Stouffville Road in the north. It is bounded on the east by the York-Durham Line.

The Canadian MedicAlert® Foundation is thrilled to announce a new part-nership with the Lions Clubs of Canada, in support of its national charita-ble program, No Child Without®

In keeping with MedicAlert's charitable mission, No Child Without offers all elementary school aged children with medical conditions or allergies free 24-hour MedicAlert protection regardless of their financial resources.

The Lions Clubs of Canada are part of an international network of 1.3 mil-lion men and women in 200 countries and geographic areas who work to-gether to answer the needs that challenge communities around the world.

Our two organizations will work together to implement and expand the No Child Without program in 2008 and beyond to protect children across the country.

Bits and Bytes


PHOTOS ONE

Lion Al and Jennifer on their 50th anniver-sary — January 24th, 2008

Governor Dick and Lion President Grace present Lion Grace with Melvin Jones Award

Lion President Grace presents Lion Ken and Jim with Melvin Jones Awards


Camp Dorset

SENILITY PRAYER

Grant me the senility to forget the people I never liked anyway, the good fortune to run into the ones I do, and the eyesight to tell the dif-ference.

PILOT ERROR

The propeller is just a big fan in the

front of the planeto keep the pilot cool. Want proof? Make it stop; then watch the pilot break into a sweat.

Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt. Abraham Lincoln

Re: Lions Camp Dorset

Dear Lions Family,

As I look out as the blowing snow it is hard to think ahead to the needs of our Lions Camp Dorset for this coming summer.

But, in order to be ready for our Dialysis families, we must plan for their needs and have the camp ready for their use so they may enjoy a well deserved vacation with their family.

The 2008 Lion's Family Cleanup Prior to Camp Opening is from June 13th to 20th. Dialysis families will start to arrive on June 22/08.

Please click on the web site www.lionscampdorset.on.ca for all information regarding Lions Camp Dor-set. For specific information and photos regarding schedules/wish list etc. click on the respective tabs;

Lions/Lioness/Leos Fundraising Lions Camp Dorset Information

I would like each one of you, to help me reach as many Lioness &/or Lions as possible, and pass the word along that we do need help, either manually or monetary.

It is important that anyone who wishes to come to Lions Camp Dorset for a work party (any date, weekend or weekday) let us know so that we may have accommodations avail-able and food on hand.

So, as the saying goes “Many hands makes for light work”. Hope to see lots of you June 13th to 20th or anytime you have available.

Thanks for any help you can provide.

Lioness Mariette Desjardine, Director Interior Housing Design / Webmaster 36481 McGaw Road, R.R.#5, Goderich, Ontario, N7A 3Y2 Ph: 519-524-5766 Cell: 519-440-2378 email: [email protected]


January 10, 2007 Director’s Meeting

The Board Meeting was held at the Police Station Community Room on Thursday, January 10, 2008. President Grace Medland called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM.

In attendance were President Grace Medland, Lion Mandy Galloway, Lion Ken Tranter, and Lions Tim Armstrong, Jack Dawson, Diane Follwell, Dave Galloway, Ken Harris, Mike Hiatt, David Hitchen, Bruce Marshall, Jack McBride, George McKelvey, Eddie Mees, Bill Milligan, Fred Sheehy, Larry Tod, Carl Vanseader, Alan Webber, and Jim Wicks.

Secretary Mandy Galloway read the minutes of the December 13, 2007 meeting. Minutes accepted on motion of Lion Tim Armstrong and seconded by Lion Bill Milligan. Passed.

CORRESPONDENCE – Lion Mandy read several Christmas card greetings from various agencies and one from the ladies at the Heritage United Church. Remaining correspondence was provided to committee chairs or saved for them.

Lion President Grace read an appeal for Lion Carl Young. MOTION Lion Fred Sheehy moved, seconded by Lion Ken Harris, that we given $300.00 to Lion Carl Young’s campaign. Passed. TREASURER’S REPORT The treasurer’s report was accepted on motion of Lion Ken Tranter and seconded by Lion Tim Arm-strong. Passed.

The report of funds released was read. Lion Ken handed out slips of paper that included September to December 2007 expenditures of each committee. Committee chairs are to check these slips against their own budgets. Health Services – Lion Bill Milligan had a meeting recently. The Shania Sunflower of Hope is on May 3, 2008. We are supporting this event whole-heartedly.

Lion Jack Dawson spoke about Vision Screening.

Major Projects Moved by Lion Mike Hiatt, seconded by Lion George McKelvey, that $5,000.00 be given to MICA, pending presentation at our regular meeting. Passed unanimously. A fundraiser will happen.

Youth Services and Community Lion Bruce Marshall had a meeting. Three Christmas hampers and assistance to three families. Lion Bruce joined the folks from the Markham Economist and Sun. It was a satisfying experience. Lion Dave McInnes is taking over for Lion Bruce.

Bulletin Lion Dave Galloway said there would be a bulletin at the next meeting.

Membership Lion Ken Harris said there would be an orientation meeting on January 30, 2008 at 7:30pm at the Markham Lawn Bowling Club. February 7th is the Membership Drive and there will be three speakers.

MOTION Moved by Lion Ken Harris, seconded by Lion Tim Armstrong, that we grant Lion Mike Hiatt a member-at-large status from February 1, 2008 until June 30, 2008. Withdrawn.

MOTION Moved by Lion Ken Harris, seconded by Lion Tom Goldring, that we grant Lion Bruce Marshall member-at-large status from January 1, 2008 until May1, 2008. Passed.

Lion George McKelvey will bring hats, shirts and jackets to the next meeting so members can place an order.

Sick and Visiting Lion Tom Goldring reported Mary McClelland has transferred to Woodhaven. Lion Bill Ilott do-

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Stouffville 70th

Markham turned out for the Stouffville 70th Charter Anniversary. Shown here clockwise from top left — Governor Dick with Betty Way, — Governor Dick with Lions Barry and Susan Tate, — IPDG Ray with Lions Barry Tate, Carman, and Dave,— Lion Don with Lion Ken and Jan, — Lion Mandy. Note this great picture of Lion Mandy taken by Presi-dent Grace but where is the picture of Presi-dent Grace?

Former Markham Lions Joe and Nancy Boll, Peter Willan and Jim Beauchamp were in at-tendance. Lion Joe has lost none of his wit .


The Lighter Side

Two peanuts walk into a bar. One was a salted.

A jumper cable walks into a bar. The barman says "I'll serve you, but don't start anything."

A sandwich walks into a bar. The barman says, "Sorry we don't serve food in here."

A dyslexic man walks into a bra.

A man walks into a bar with a slab of asphalt under his arm and says, "A beer please, and one for the road."

Two aerials meet on a roof, fall in love and get married. The cere-mony wasn't much but the reception was brilliant.

Two cows standing next to each other in a field, Daisy says to Dolly "I was artificially inseminated this morning." I don't believe you," said Dolly. "It's true, no bull!"

Two hydrogen atoms walk into a bar. One says, "I've lost my elec-tron." The other says, "Are you sure?" The first replies, "Yes, I'm positive..."

A man takes his Rottweiler to the vet and says, "My dog's cross-eyed, is there anything you can do for him?" "Well," says the vet, "let's have a look at him." So he picks the dog up and examines his eyes, then checks his teeth. Finally, he says "I'm going to have to put him down." "What? Because he's cross-eyed?" "No, be-cause he's really heavy."

I went to buy some camouflage trousers the other day, but I could-n't find any.

I went to the butchers the other day and I bet him 50 quid that he couldn't reach the meat off the top shelf. And he said, 'No, the steaks are too high.'

My friend drowned in a bowl of muesli. He was pulled in by a strong currant.

Two fish swim into a concrete wall. One turns to the other and says "dam".

Two fish are in a tank. One says to the other, "I'll man the guns, you drive."

Things we know because of TV….

If staying in a haunted house, women should investigate any strange noises wearing their most revealing under-wear.

If being chased through town, you can usually take cover in a passing St Patrick's Day parade - at any time of the year.

All beds have special L-shaped top sheets that reach up to armpit level on a woman but only waist level on the man lying beside her.

All grocery shopping bags contain at least one stick of French bread.

It's easy for anyone to land a plane, providing there is someone in the control tower to talk you down.

Once applied, lipstick will never rub off - even while scuba diving.

The ventilation system of any build-ing is a perfect hiding place. No one will ever think of looking for you in there and you can travel to any other part of the building without difficulty.

You're likely to survive any battle in any war unless you make the mis-take of showing someone a picture of you sweetheart back home.

Should you wish to pass yourself off as a German officer, it will not be necessary to speak the language. A German accent will do.

The Eiffel Tower can be seen from any window of any building in Paris.

People of TV never finish their drinks.

A man will show no pain while taking the most ferocious beating but will wince when a woman tries to clean his wounds.

When paying for a taxi, never look at your wallet as you take out a note - just grab one at random and hand it over. It will always be the exact fare.

If you lose a hand, it will cause the stump of your arm to grow by 15 cm.

Kitchens don't have light switches. When entering a kitchen at night, you should open the fridge door and use that light instead.

During all police investigations, it will be necessary to visit a strip club at least once.

Mothers routinely cook eggs, bacon and waffles for their family every morning, even though the husband and children never have time to eat them.

Cars and trucks that crash will al-most always burst into flames.

Wearing a singlet or stripping to the waist can make a man invulnerable to bullets.


LFC/LCIF/LIONS NEWS

Dear Club Officers:

Best wishes and Happy New Year to you and your Lions club!

The beginning of a new calendar year is an opportunity to reflect on the previous year’s accom-plishments and look ahead to the opportunities we will have in the months ahead. By far, the greatest of these opportunities is Campaign SightFirst II (CSFII).

What we have accomplished to-gether thus far is remarkable. Over the last three years, Lions worldwide have raised more than US$130 million toward our US$150 million CSFII minimum goal, an amazing feat. These funds will provide sight to ap-proximately 22 million people in danger of losing their sight to the scourges of preventable blindness. But before we cele-brate our accomplishments to date, we must realize that the sight of millions more individu-als hangs in the balance.

Now, we have just six months to exceed this minimum goal and strive toward our challenge goal of providing “Vision for All.” Only through the continued ef-forts of Lions worldwide will we save 37 million people’s sight.

Throughout this year, we have addressed the “Challenge to Change” in a variety of ways. How will your club’s actions through CSFII in the next six months change the lives of indi-viduals who otherwise face a life of blindness? This January, I challenge you and your club to

be a part of CSFII’s success.

Since the SightFirst program can save one’s sight for an aver-age of US$6, every Lions club has the power to change lives. Consider if each Lion in your club was dedicated to saving the sight of 30 people in the next six months. If each Lion personally committed to saving the sight of

at least 30 people, CSFII would surpass its minimum goal and millions of individuals would have their vision restored or saved.

As a club officer, you have the task of leading your club in this effort. Whether your club mem-bers have not yet participated in CSFII, or have raised or pledged some funds, or even if they have already done much for CSFII, I ask you to consider what more you can do to bring the miracle of sight to millions around the world.

I have every confidence that your actions and conviction dur-ing the final six months of CSFII will inspire your club

members to accept the “Challenge to Change,” whether they are saving the sight of 30, 300, 3,000 people or many, many more!

Sincerely,

Lion Mahendra Amarasuriya International President The International Association of Lions Clubs

Dear Friends:

On behalf of Lions Clubs Inter-national and Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) , it is our pleasure to write to you to announce a new partnership between our two organizations. Our two organi-zations have been supportive national colleagues for many years. Together, we took a posi-tive step to formalize this rela-tionship in 2007.

CADCA is a national non-profit organization whose mission is to strengthen the capacity of com-munity coalitions to create and maintain safe, healthy and drug-free communities. CADCA represents over 5,000 commu-nity coalitions across the coun-try. CADCA provides training and technical assistance, public policy and advocacy, media and communications support and hosts major training and net-working events like the annual National Leadership Forum. In-ternationally, CADCA is assist-ing the U.S. Department of State by teaching anti-drug

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LFC/LCIF/LIONS NEWS (cont’d)

Why we love children (kind of goes with Vision Screening.) * I was driving with my three young children one warm summer evening when a woman in the convertible ahead of us stood up and waved. She was stark naked! As I was reeling from the shock, I heard my five-year-old shout from the back seat, "Mom! That lady isn't wear-ing a seat belt!"

* My son Zachary, 4, came screaming out of the bathroom to tell me he'd dropped his toothbrush in the toilet. So I fished it out and threw it in the garbage. Zachary stood there thinking for a moment, then ran to my bath-room and came out with my toothbrush. He held it up and said with a charming little smile, "We better throw this one out too then, 'cause it fell in the toilet last week."

* A little boy got lost at the YMCA and found himself in the women's locker room. When he was spotted, the room burst into shrieks, with ladies grabbing towels and running for cover. The little boy watched in amazement and then asked, "What's the matter haven't you ever seen a little boy before?" * It was the end of the day when I parked my police van in front of the station. As I gathered my equipment, my K-9 partner, Jake, was bark-ing, and I saw a little boy staring in at me. "Is that a dog you got back there?" he asked. "It sure is," I replied. Puzzled, the boy looked at me and then towards the back of the van. Finally he said, "What'd he do?" * On the first day of school, a first grader handed his teacher a note from his mother. The note read, "The opinions expressed

by this child are not necessarily those of his parents."

* While taking a routine vandalism report at an elementary school, I was interrupted by a little girl about six years old. Looking up and down at my uniform, she asked, "Are you a cop?" "Yes," I answered and continued writing the report. "My mother said if I ever needed help I should ask the police. Is that right?" "Yes, that's right," I told her. "Well, then," she said as she extended her foot toward me, "would you please tie my shoe?"

* A little girl had just finished her first week of school. "I'm just wasting my time," she said to her mother. "I can't read, I can't write and they won't even let me talk!"

coalition building principles to community-based organiza-tions in Peru, El Salvador, Co-lombia, Mexico and Brazil.

Our two organizations share a common goal, to provide young people with the skills they need to reject drugs and live healthy, productive lives. Lions Clubs International has re-cently demonstrated support for community anti-drug coali-tions by becoming a sustaining member of CADCA. Together, CADCA and LCI have commit-ted to work together to develop strategies in three distinct ar-eas:

1.) Increase awareness and education about the mission and projects of each organiza-tion through all communica-tions vehicles and at each or-ganization’s major conferences.

2.) Provide opportunities for Lions Clubs members and community coalitions to mean-ingfully connect at the local level.

3.) Consider future part-nerships, both domestically and internationally, that seek to reduce drug use and its asso-ciated consequences.

At this writing, we are confi-dent that many local connec-tions between Lions Clubs members and anti-drug coali-tions exist. We applaud these partnerships and seek to en-courage them in a more formal way. if you want to start such a relationship, we ask that you contact CADCA at 1-800-54-CADCA, Ext. 228. The CADCA staff will connect you to a coali-tion in your area.

This letter serves as the official launch of our partnership. We are excited for the work ahead. Thank you for your ongoing service to improve our world. We hope you will assist us in making significant connections between our two great organi-zations at the local level.

Sincerely,

Al Brandel Arthur T. Dean

F i r s t V i c e P r e s i d e n t Major General, U.S. Army, Re-tired

Lions Clubs International CADCA Chairman and CEO


PHOTOS TWO

Lion Fred and Lorna with new members Lion Mark Carrington and Jessica and Lion John Doak and Karen.

Lion David Hitchen, Justin Bell, and Sid Pesaud receive President Appreciation certificates for walking for Sightfirst II.

Lion Carl thanks Historian Lorne Smith for a very fine talk

Lion Frank Delvechio, and Lion John Styles assist tailtwister?


January 10, 2008 Director’s Meeting

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ing well. Jan Tranter had an operation on Thursday. Lions Grace and Mandy will visit Jan on Friday morning. Lion Tom Will call Lion Karim Moosabhoy. On Thursday, January 10, 2008, at 10:30 am, the Tim Horton’s coffee group plus others are going to visit Lion Grant Malcolm.

Nominations MOTION Moved by Lion David Hitchen, seconded by Lion Larry Tod, that we nomi-nate Lion Bill Hosking as a two-year director. Passed enthusiastically.

Programme Chair Lion Alan Weber reminded us that on January 17th we are at Grace Anglican Church. It is Jokes and Gags Night and the committee is Lions Mike Hiatt and Bill Dewberry. The two-minute speaker is Lion George McKelvey. Two new members will be inducted that night.

Social and Convention Lion Tim Armstrong reported that Charter Night was a resounding success, the Turkey Roll was a different venue this year but good, and the Christmas Party was wonderful. There will a February card party.

Historian Lion Jim Wicks gave the history of the Lions display but feel they need a mandate. The Museum will help Lion Jack Dawson will prepare our proposal for a Trillium grant. The committee hopes they can hire a pro-fessional to do our story. A lot of research will need to be done. We want to expand our exhibit so it has an easier access.

MOTION Moved by Lion Jim Wicks, seconded by Lion Ken Tranter, that we proceed with the project to expand our exhibit and apply for a Trillium Grant. Passed unanimously.

Food Booths and Property Committee Lion Larry Tod reported that John Leadbetter will be coming to our next meeting.

Other Business Lion David Hitchen has the branch club papers.

We adjourned at 9:21pm on motion of Lion Mandy Galloway.

Lion Mandy Galloway Secretary Markham Lions Club

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friends.

Mark your calendars Lions! Bring your significant others! We are going to have a Card Party (euchre, bridge or whatever else you wish to play) on March 1st. It will be held at the clubhouse of the Markham Lawn Bowling Club across from Franklin St. School. There should be lots of parking available at the school. There will be prizes and snacks. The cost is

reasonable (zero). Arrive at 6:30 pm and cards will begin at 7:00

Another important date is March 27. The joint Zone meeting of Zones 18 west (that’s us) and 18 east will be held in Markham at the Grace Anglican Church.

A16 Convention is just around the corner, April 25, 26 & 27. It will be held in Newmarket this year, just a hop, skip and jump away. You must be registered to attend any of the functions. More about that later.

Lion President Grace

President’s Message

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Three Month Calendar/ Editorial

• 1— Card Party Lawn Bowling Club

• 3 — Regular Meeting Unionville Presbyterian

Elections • 1— Regular Meeting

Grace Anglican

• 6— Regular Meeting Grace Anglican

Nominations • 10-Board of Director’s

Police Station • 8--Board of Director’s

Police Station

• 13— Regular Meeting St. Andrew’s United

• 17 — Regular Meeting Heritage United

• 15 — Regular Meeting St. Andrew’s United

• 20-Board of Director’s Police Station

• 25,26,27 — A16 Convention Newmarket

• 30,31 and June 1 MDA Convention

Toronto

• 27-Joint Zone Meeting Grace Anglican

I trust that everyone has noticed that the second dinner meet-ing in march is on the 13th. As the

20th is Maundy Thursday the churches did not wish to serve dinner that night. Hence the change.

We are back to Vision Screening again. If you haven’t participated in this program please consider it. The chil-dren are great and if we help but a few (or even one) if is worthwhile.

I went with A 16 Governor Dick to Richmond Hill re-

cently. In talking with Presi-dent Alan over pie and coffee, I was reminded that different members have different tal-ents and therefore make dif-ferent contributions.

One sometimes comes up against the “A Lion is a Lion is a Lion philosophy, “ But in truth all Lions are different — some are good at sales, some at technical matters, some at project management, etc..

Members will enjoy Lionism more if assignments are based on talents and comfort levels. We, in Markham Lions are lucky that this is generally considered.

For example, if you watch one

of the good salesmen in the club at work you note they consider the glass half full, look people in the eye , start the conversation with a ques-tion , and don’t waste time where a sale is unlikely. On the other hand some other types see the glass as half empty, look anywhere but in the eyes, make a statement (product available) and likely see it all as a waste of time.

Maybe this is why we have all those jokes about travelling salesmen.

Lion Dave Galloway Editor

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